What is the estimated cost for the audio/visual package, computer system, and related components for a Bft franchise?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
NITIAL INVESTMENT**
A. Franchise Agreement
| Type of Expenditure 1 | Low Amount | High Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is to be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee 2 | $60,000 | $60,000 | Lump sum by certified check or bank wire | At signing of Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Sourcing Fee2 | $0 | $28,000 | Lump sum by certified check or bank wire | At signing of Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Travel & Living | $0 | $2,500 | As arranged | As incurred | Transportation |
| Expenses While | Carriers, Hotel | ||||
| Training 3 | Facilities, Etc. | ||||
| Real Estate/Lease 4 | $37,000 | $75,500 | As arranged | As incurred | Landlord; Attorneys; Accountants |
| Net Leasehold Improvements (Net of Estimated Tenant Improvement Allowances) 5 | $72,000 | $560,500 | As arranged | As incurred | Approved Suppliers (Third Party), Architects and Contractors |
| Signage 6 | $8,000 | $37,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Approved Suppliers (Third Party) and Vendors |
| Insurance 7 | $5,017 | $9,826 | As arranged | Before Opening | Approved Suppliers (Third Party) |
| Fitness Equipment & Initial FF&E Package 8 | $198,500 | $236,000 | As required | Before Opening | Us |
| Pre-Sales and Soft Opening Retail Inventory Kit 9 | $14,000 | $18,000 | Lump Sum | Before Opening | Us |
| Audio / Visual | $38,500 | $38,500 | As arranged | As arranged | Approved |
| Package, Computer | Suppliers (Third | ||||
| System, and Related | Party) and | ||||
| Components 10 | Vendors | ||||
| Initial Marketing & Advertising Spend 11 | $36,800 | $50,200 | As arranged | As arranged | Approved Suppliers (Third Party) and Vendors |
| Initial Instructor | $5,000 | $5,000 | As arranged | As arranged | Us |
| 12 | |||||
| Training Fee | |||||
| Type of Expenditure 1 | Low Amount | High Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is to be Made |
| ----------------------------------------------- | --------------- | ---------------- | ---------------------- | ------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| Technology and Software Fees 13 | $5,019 | $5,019 | As arranged | As arranged | Us and Approved Suppliers (Third- Party) |
| Additional Funds – 3 months 14 | $30,000 | $78,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Employees, Vendors, Utili |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 26–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated cost for the audio/visual package, computer system, and related components ranges from $38,500 to $38,500. This includes the costs for a personal computer, a point-of-sale system (POS), a high-speed internet connection, a local area network with a dedicated server, related equipment like tablets, and at least one surveillance camera. Franchisees may be required to purchase the camera and accessories from an approved third-party supplier.
The audio/visual package encompasses all audio and visual equipment and related components, which must be purchased from designated vendors. Franchisees are also required to execute any related software licenses required by these vendors. The FDD indicates that more information on the computer system and audio/visual package can be found in Item 11.
It is important for prospective franchisees to note that the initial cash outlays could be lower if the items can be leased rather than purchased. These costs are typically paid to suppliers before the business begins and are usually non-refundable. Therefore, careful consideration should be given to these expenses when planning the initial investment for a Bft franchise.